Instrument/Electrical Technician II

RiseMe; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Instrument/Electrical Technician II to join the JETSII contract. The role involves planning, installing, and testing electrical and instrumentation systems for NASA-related facilities and test stands.

Requires NEC knowledge, 4+ years of field experience, and the ability to work in a team within a union environment. This is a CBA union position with responsibilities spanning wiring, panel builds, and equipment troubleshooting in lab/industrial settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 4 years of field experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• General knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Basic computer and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, Layout, and install electrical and instrumentation wires to facility equipment per engineering work orders and schematics.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation buildup and installations per NEC and NASA guidelines.
• Trace wiring and verify facility drawings against schematics.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems using diagrams and manuals.
• Work at various elevations and in confined spaces as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Typing skills

NEC knowledge

High school diploma

4+ years experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Blueprint reading

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Instrument/Electrical Technician II to join the JETSII contract!

This is a CBA Union Position

Instrument/Electrical Technician II

• Plan, Layout, and install electrical and instrumentation wires to facility equipment per engineering work orders and schematics.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation buildup and installations in compliance with National Electric Code and NASA standard guidelines.
• Plan, Layout, assemble and install cable tray or conduit to facility equipment per engineering work orders.
• Perform buildup of power distribution or data and control system panels per engineering work orders and schematics.
• Perform buildup of cable assemblies from engineering work orders and electrical schematics.
• Use basic machine shop tools such as drill presses, band saws, sheet metal brakes, belt sanders, or shears to support facility or test stand buildups.
• Disassemble and reassemble motors, generators, switchgear, transfer switches and other similar equipment during buildup or troubleshooting activities.
• Demonstrate competent use of basic electrical measurement devices (voltage, current, etc.) given an engineering work order and schematics.
• Trace out existing system wiring to verify or update facility drawings.
• Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems using schematics and manufacturer’s documentation.
• Perform elevated work from ladders, scaffolding, raised platforms, man-lifts or other similar raised locations.
• Perform work in confined spaces as required.
• Support test duty stations as required.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• General computer and typing skills.
• General knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the field or related area.

Preferences

• Formal National Electrical Code Training.
• Electrical Trade School Training.
• Electrical State License.

Compensation

• Salary starts at $26.13. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements

Requires Constant:

• Reaching for, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Coordinating eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Standing.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.

Requires Frequent:

• Climbing and maintaining ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level.

Requires Occasional:

• Lifting up to 25 pounds from ground level, waist level and overhead.
• Carrying up to 25 pounds for 5 yards.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, and crawling from 1 to 30 minutes at a time.

Requires the ability to:

• Following set procedures and standards.
• Applying basic mathematical skills.
• Planning work and selecting proper tools.
• Comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Following oral and written directions, plans and blueprints.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

Work Environment

Lab/industrial environment. Clean room/chamber environment. Office environment. Work may be performed at low and/or high elevations, work performed in confined areas. Exposure to various noise levels caused by power tools, machinery, equipment, etc. Other JSC test facility.

Equipment and Machines

Operate push carts for transporting hardware. Use hand/power tools and test instruments for troubleshooting electrical systems and performing repairs. Operate computer workstations and peripheral equipment in support of administrative requirements.

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must be able to effectively interface with facility test team members.

Compensation Details

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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